Links of interest
Hays CISD
A note about the resources:
These resources are intended to help provide additional insight into certain topics and should be viewed as an addendum to the major theories, legislation and strategies we've discussed and experienced in-person.
ESL Supplemental Study Guide
Test most recently updated 2015, for test #154, supplemental
ESL Practice Test
This exam doesn't explain the specific domains tested, but there is a 2-hour video available as well as other general tips to successfully pass the ESL Certification test.
Relationship between language use and school success
This flow chart helps detail how positive, additive Spanish can propel student academic and language growth or alternately, lead to family communication breakdowns.
Teaching Culturally Diverse Students
Teaching Culturally Diverse Students: Recommendations for Teachers (Edweek Article)
Hands on Diamond
Language Definition Activity
Teacher Toolkit
Strategies and more for engaged students
Vocabulary Strategies
Modeling for 6th, 7th and 8th grade Newcomer students and low-level ESL students
Proficiency Level Descriptors
K-12 descriptions of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening
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Bilingual, ESL, and Migrant Programs
Halley Ortiz halley.ortiz@hayscisd.net
Leticia Maynard Leticia.maynard@hayscisd.net
Melissa Wabnitz Melissa.wabnitz@hayscisd.net
Website: hayscisd.net
Location: Kyle, TX, United States
Phone: 512 268-2141